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Petite Fashion Challenge #5: Brighten Up Your Work Wardrobe!

For the first Petite Fashion Challenge of 2011, I asked fellow petite bloggers and petite blog readers to put together a work-appropriate outfit that has no more than one dark piece, save for shoes, accessories and hosiery. I actually had trouble deciding which outfit to use, so I'm going to post both:

Outfit #1:

Camisole: Smartset, XS

Skirt: Banana Republic 0P from Fall 2009 - yeah, had to size up

Shoes: Anyi Lu, size 5

Belt: H&M XS

I was actually debating about the above because I saw another blogger post a similar-looking outfit the day I shot this.

Outfit #2:

Cardigan: Banana Republic, XXSP (this colour sold out, still available in grey)

Blouse: Banana Republic Factory Store, XXSP

Pants: Jackson Fit Tuxedo from Fall 2009 (similar here), size 00P

Shoes: Anyi Lu (same as above)

Non Petite Fashion Bloggers:

1. Vicky, 4'11"

No details of these outfits were given.

2. Christina, 5'2"

The Bloggers:

This was a:

And don't forget about the House of Hsueh clutch GIVEAWAY! Ends 1/31

Petite Fashion Challenge REMINDER!

Just a reminder that Petite Fashion Challenge #5 goes live on TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 at 8 PM Eastern Time (5 PM Pacific). If you have not already signed up, be sure to right here. If you don't have a blog, please email me (shortystoriesblog(at)gmail(dot)com) your pictures NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 8 PM EASTERN.

Petite Fashion Challenge Sign-up Reminder

Ladies:

Don't forget that Petite Fashion Challenge #5 is coming up in just over a week! If you haven't signed up already, you can do so here. The challenge is:

Create a sophisticated work appropriate look that has no more than one dark piece (it can be a skirt, pants, a blazer, sweater etc...) excluding shoes, accessories and hosiery.

PFC #5 Reminder!!!

Don't forget to sign up for the January Petite Fashion Challenge! More details found in this post.

Announcing The Petite Fashion Challenge #5: Brighten Up Your Winter Blahs!

After participating in I'm very excited to host the first Petite Fashion Challenge (PFC) of 2011! If you aren't familiar with PFCs, check out the past four:

PFC #1
PFC #2
PFC #3
PFC #4

It's winter in the northern hemisphere, and many of us leave the house for work when it's still pretty dark out and come home after the sun sets. Our work wardrobe is typically no different - blacks, greys, navy blues and maybe dark browns. So the challenge this month is to brighten your work wardrobe. What you need to do:

Create a sophisticated work appropriate look that has no more than one dark piece (it can be a skirt, pants, a blazer, sweater etc...) excluding shoes, accessories and hosiery.

How to participate:

Bloggers:

Please fill in the form below and submit your blog URL. Set your post for Tuesday, ~~January 18~~ January 25 at 8 PM Eastern Time (5 PM Pacific Time). Please include the Petite Fashion Challenge button (copy code below) and link back to this post:
Non-Bloggers:

Please email me (shortystoriesblog(at)gmail(dot)com) your pictures and post no later than Monday, January 17 so I can include you in my post.

Remember, if you're a petite blogger and interested in hosting a Petite Fashion Challenge, visit the Alterations Needed forum to sign up.

Do you know of any petite designers? Are YOU a petite designer?

As Shorty STories is constantly looking to profile new designers, we'd love to hear from you! If you are or know of a petite sizes designer (Shorty Stories is open to both exclusively petite and those with off shoot petite lines) please send an email with a link to your website. If you do not have a website, please send a couple of images. You can contact this site at shortystoriesblog(at)gmail(dot)com.

Thanks!!

C

NOTE: Any designer profile article posted here will likely also be posted on DelectablyChic!, my other site.

Another Call for Petite Designers!

If you are a fashion designer who specializes in that fit women 5'4" or shorter, Shorty Stories wants to profile you! Please send us an email with a link to your website as well as a short introduction and we'll be in touch with you!

Thanks!

C

As Seen on Screen

I found this online store via Serafina when they interviewed Vikki Taylor of Yo-Shorty. As Seen on Screen (aka ASOS) is an online store similar to YOOX or eLuxury. Unlike YOOX and eLuxury, ASOS actually has a petite line. The petite sizes are for women 5'3" or shorter and long pants (or as they say in the UK, trousers) have an inseam (inside leg) of 29". Sizes range from a UK 6 to UK 16. It seems that the sizes are cut quite small, too, as a size 6 according to their size chart has a 30 1/4 chest, 23 1/4 waist and 33 1/4 hips. The 6 is therefore closer to a 0 or 00 US than a size 2. Clothes are also based on celebrity styles. In the left hand side of the screen, you have a list of celebs to choose from. Celebs include Kate Moss, the Olsens, Nicole Richie, Posh and many more. The petite selection is pretty big if you look at it from a house brand perspective (ASOS also sells other brands, brands that don't make petite sizes) and include dresses (evening and day), work clothes and coats.

Other items ASOS sells:

Shoes (some shoes come as small as a US 4!)
Lingerie
Accessories
Sunglasses
Beauty products
Jewellery
Swimwear
Loungewear

The good news is that ASOS delivers internationally and prices for their own brand name are quite reasonable, averaging around £ 25 (approximately $50) for clothes. Of course, luxury brands like Rock and Republic, dVb by Victoria Beckham and so forth cost more.

The Laden Showroom sells clothes by independent designers.